Homework: Living on the Job
Imagine waking up unaided by an alarm clock, rolling out of bed, and beginning your workday while lounging, hair askew. Working from home takes many shapes. The pajama-clad putterer is almost never the reality. Instead, working remotely is an arrangement often born out of...
Patterns of Excellence
Looking to freshen things up around the homestead? Follow these simple decor tips to entertain the eye.
Texture
Skip plain in favor of velvet, suede, faux fur and leather.
Stripes
You can never go wrong with horizontal or vertical stripes. Striped patterns can be paired with solids, florals,...
Delish Delights: Co-op Natural Foods
A longtime mainstay of natural and specialty foods in Sioux Falls, Co-op Natural Foods has recently undergone a major renovation, allowing even more ways to bring fresh, local, nutritious food to its shoppers. Aside from browsing through the added square footage, customers can now...
Mason Jar Tissue Holder
Materials:
Mason jar
Scrapbook paper
Scissors
X-acto Knife
Paint
Tissues
Instructions:
Paint the outside of the jar and let it dry.
Trace the lid of the jar onto scrapbook paper and cut out the outline.
Using an x-acto knife, cut an X in the middle of the scrapbook paper circle.
Fold and...
At Home with Matt and Megan Krivarchka
Megan Krivarchka describes her style as “contemporary, but family-friendly.” When Megan, a NICU nurse and husband Matt, owner of Today's Family Dentistry, built their house on the west side of Brandon, it was important for them to incorporate design elements that they loved, but...
Naturally Clean
Don’t cry over spilled wine. Clean the mess with items already in your pantry. And if you can get to the stain before it dries, half the battle is already won!
Salt // For fabric or carpet
Remove wine before it dries by sprinkling salt over...
Biking Through The Black Hills
The George S. Mickelson Trail weaves through the Black Hills National Forest, and the views are breathtaking. Wanting to share her appreciation for those views and passion for biking, Stacey Phillips partnered up with friend Jobie Wagner to open Deadwheels Bike Rentals in Deadwood.
“I...
Taste of Sarcasm: 1429 Roadhouse
“We have enjoyed preparing many of your esoteric dishes. Your Monte Cristo sandwich is a current favorite among the adventurous.”— Mathesar, Galaxy Quest
The area near Brookings’ Exit 132 seems to be in a constant state of change. Even frequent visitors, like myself, aren’t surprised...
Bikes & Beers for a Cause
“We have a great bike community here that’s only growing more and more."
If there are two things Sioux Falls has going for it, they’re a booming beer culture and an enthusiastic bike community. This month, local Livestrong organizers are looking to capitalize on the...
Why Mommy Stress Eats
At the very moment of this writing, I could be the poster child for stress eating.
Are you familiar with the term “stress eating?” If not, don’t worry. I’m an expert. Simply put, it’s eating while stressed. Or, eating to relieve stress. Or, just using...

















